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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
safety, observation, reporting and assisting
residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.
Emphasis on effective interaction with members of
the health care team, restorative services, mental
health, and social services needs.
Corequisite(s): NURA 1160.
(PHTC) Photography,
Commercial
PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography
.................................................................... 3:3:0
An introduction to camera operation and image
production, composition, flash usage, and use of
exposure meters and filters.
(POFI) Professional Office
Information
POFI 1349 Spreadsheets .......................... 3:3:1
Skill development in concepts, procedures, and
application of spreadsheets. This course is designed
to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
POFI 2350 Databases ................................ 3:3:1
In-depth instruction of database theory and the
practical applications of a database. This course is
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve
student proficiency.
POFM
2386
Internship–Medical
Administrative / Executive Assistant / and
Medical Secretary ...................................... 3:1:8
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized theory, skills and
concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College
and the employer.
Prerequisite(s): POFM 1302, POFT 2312, HITT
1305, MDCA 1343. Must have a 3.0 GPA .
(POFT) Professional Office
Technology
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding . 1:1:1
Skill development in keyboarding techniques.
Emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures
I ................................................................... 3:3:0
Study of current office procedures, duties and
responsibilities applicable in an office environment.
Corequisite(s): POFT 1127.
POFT
1313
Professional
Workforce
Preparation ................................................. 3:3:0
Preparation for career success including ethics,
interpersonal relations, professional attire and
advancement.
POFT 1321 Business Math ........................ 3:3:0
(POFM) Professional Office
Medical Fundamentals of business mathematics including
analytical and critical thinking skills.
POFM 1300 Basic Medical Coding .......... 3:3:0 A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing
acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting
documents.
Presentation and application of basic coding rules,
principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing
various coding systems.
POFT 2301 Intermediate Keyboarding ..... 3:3:1
Prerequisite(s): POFT 1127.
POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications
.................................................................... 3:3:1 POFT 2312 Business Correspondence &
Communication .......................................... 3:3:0
Medical software applications for the management
and operation of healthcare information systems. Development of writing and presentation skills to
produce effective business communications.
POFM 2310 Intermediate Medical Coding
.................................................................... 3:3:0 POFT 2331 Administrative Project Solutions
..................................................................... 3:3:1
Assignment and application of various coding
guidelines with emphasis on physician billing and
regulatory requirements. Includes code selection for
Evaluation
and
Management
(E/M)
and
Medical/Surgical cases. Advanced concepts of project management and office
procedures integrating software applications,
critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
POFM 2333 Medical Document Production
.................................................................... 3:3:1
Create, format and produce publishable medical
documents.
Prerequisite(s): POFM 1302, POFT 2301 and MDCA
1343.
Prerequisite(s): POFT 2301, 1309 and 1349.
POFT
2386
Internship
Administrative
Assistant/Secretarial Science, General ... 3:0:0
A work based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized theory, skills and
concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College
and the employer.
Prerequisite(s): POFT 1309, 2301, 2312 and ITSW
1301. Must have a 3.0 GPA.
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